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Smoothies can be a convenient choice in the morning for a quick breakfast, or for recovery after a tough workout. But I’ve heard from quite a few people that they don’t make smoothies because they’re not a fan of yogurt, which many recipes include. While I personally love some greek yogurt in my smoothies to…

These 20 healthy ripe banana recipes will ensure you always have something besides banana bread to make with those extra browning bananas! Last month we had a little shindig for my son’s second birthday. I went with a Curious George theme – we made pizzas with the kids a la “Curious George and the Pizza…

Craving a sweet treat? These 10 healthy(ish) cast iron skillet dessert recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! A cast-iron skillet had been on my “kitchen wants” list for the last few years. Don’t ask me why I didn’t just spend the $30 myself in the last few years; I guess it was one…

Spaghetti squash is pretty high up there on my list of favorite foods. It’s incredibly filling and fairly low in calories. And while it doesn’t carry a ton of flavor on its own, it picks up other flavors (like spices or sauces) very well – making it extremely versatile. There are a lot of healthy…

Does September already feel crazy busy to anyone else?! I don’t even have kids in school yet and it still seems like a hectic month. I have started teaching again at a local college (so fun) and have some great projects in the works here at Snacking in Sneakers, so that’s probably responsible for part…

These 6 healthy frappuccino recipes are nutritious and delicious – perfect for a summer treat! I admittedly love a good Starbucks Frappuccino. There’s nothing like that caramel one with the sugary drizzle that they put on top of it. That said, it’s not always practical – from a budget or health standpoint – to have…

It’s almost the holiday weekend! Are you ready for your 4th of July cookouts and parties? I’m thinking we’ll just be relaxing at home, but I’m still excited to whip up a patriotic themed meal. I mean, you’ve gotta have some red white and blue recipes for 4th of July, right?! I realized I didn’t…

Did you know there was a National Pick Strawberries Day?! Yep, it was just the other day this year. While the berries aren’t quite ripe enough for picking yet here in MA, I can’t wait until they are so I can grab some local ones to whip up some healthy strawberry recipes. They just taste so…

Turkey Day is almost here my friends! I hope you are planning a fantastic line up of Thanksgiving foods that will be taking their spots on your dinner table. I’m all about enjoying balance on Thanksgiving. To start the day, I’ll do an at-home boot camp workout (similar to the ones I’m writing up for…

Wahoo – it’s summer time! I know with the warm weather, many of you will be doing more cooking out, whether that’s at home with the family or as part of a party or get together! And for good reason – it’s simple, easy, and you get to avoid turning on the stove in the…